Testing Quote by Gerald M. Weinberg
““Testing gathers information about a product; it does not fix things it finds that are wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Computer Programming, 1979
Testing reveals defects but does not automatically correct them; fixing requires separate effort.
In simple terms: Testing finds problems, fixing them is separate.
Key Takeaway
Plan for both testing and remediation.
Themes
quality
software
testing
Mood
technical
practical
Type
process
methodology
When to use this quote
- software development
- project management
- quality assurance
Key Concepts
defect detection
process improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate testing with fixing?
- What processes ensure defects are addressed?
A Different Perspective
Testing alone cannot ensure quality without remediation.
